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WASHING MACHINE.

No. 404,545. Patent edJ une 4. .1889.

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PETERS Pholo-Lflhogmphar, Washington. D. a

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

- ROSA JOEL, or New YORK, N. Y.

WASHING-MACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N 0. 404,545, dated June 4, 1889. Application filed .l'aiiiiary 26, 1889. Serial No. 297,598. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ROSA JOEL, of the city, county, and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in th ashing-Machines, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improved washing-machine which can be used in connection with the ordinary stationary wash-tubs, said washing-machine being either permanently or removably applied to the wash-tub, as desired; and the invention consists of a washing-machine the frame of which is secured to the top of the wash-tub and provided with bearings for a cranlrshaft, having downwardly-extendin g arms which carry a rubbingroller, that is oscillated by a handle attached at the outer end of the crank-shaft. The oscillating roller is provided with caps at the ends having threaded rods, which are screwed into tubular interiorly-threaded arms of the crank-shaft, so that the roller can be adjusted higher or lower, according to the depth of the wash-tub with which the rubbing-roller is used.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 represents a perspective view of my improved wasl-iing-machine, shown as applied to a stationary wash-tub. Fig. 2 is avertical transverse section of the wash-tub having the washing-machine in side elevation. Fig. 3 is a detail vertical section of one of the end caps of the rubbing-roller, showing the connection of the same with one of the tubular arms of the crank-shaft.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.

Referring to the drawings, A represents a stationary wash-tub of the usual construction, to the top of which is applied either permanently or detachably a frame B, which is lined at its inner side with a layer of sheet metal a, that extends below the bottom edge of the frame B over the inner edge of the tub, so as to prevent thereby the water from passing over the edges of the tub. To the outside of the frame B are applied fixed lugs or ears I), which retain the frame firmly in position on the wash-tub, and which may be, screwed or otherwise attached to the wash-tub when the washing-machine is to be permanently attached to the same. The lid of the washtub may be hinged to the top of the frame B if the same is permanently attached to the tub. It is preferable to attach the washing-machine permanently to the tub, which is of special advantage when two or more tubs are arranged sidewise of each other.

The frame B is provided at one side with a plate cl, carrying a bearing-pin cl, and at the opposite side with a bearing 6, set into a recess of the frame. The fixed pin (1 and the recess a supporta crank-shaft O, to the lower ends of the arms 0' of which is applied a rubbing-roller D. One end of the crank-shaft is bent forward beyond the front wall of the wash-tub A and then upward and provided with a handle E, parallel to the axis of the crank-shaft O and roller D. By oscillating the handle E the roller D is oscillated to and fro in the tub, so as to exert a rubbing action on the clothes in the same. The rubbingroller D forms a part of the crank-shaft C, and is attached to the tubular and interiorlythreaded arms 0 O of the same by screwrods f of caps f, attached to the ends of the roller D. One of the crank-arms O is made integral with the shaft 0, while the opposite arm 0 is provided with a sleeve f at the upper end, which is hung to the pin d, that forms the bearing for' the rear end of the crank-shaft. The rubbing-roller D can be adjusted higher or lower by the screw-rpds of the end caps, which is accomplished before the caps are finally attached to the roller. The roller D is made of wood or other suitable material and inserted into the caps, after the same have been adjusted to the proper depth, and then fastened to the caps. The rubbing-roller is then in position for washing, which is accomplished by oscillating the roller by means of the handle, so that the clothes in the wash-tub are moved from one side to the other in the same, and thereby quickly and effectively washed by the rubbing action of the roller on the clothes.

The washing-machine can be furnished at a comparatively low price and can be quickly applied to the tubs, so as to form a convenient and effective attachment for the same.

Having thus described my invention, I claim asnewand desire to secure by Letters Patent 1. The combination, with a stationary washtub, of a supporting-frame secured to the top of the same, a crank-shaft supported in bearings 01f said frame, a handle at the outer end of the crank-shaft, and a rubbing-roller at the lower part of the crank-shaft, substantially as set forth.

2. The combination, with a stationary washtub, of a supporting-frame secured to said tub, a crank-shaft supported in bearings of the frame and provided with tubular interiorlythreaded crank-arms, a handle at the outer up\\'ai'dly-bent end of the crank-shaft, a rubbing-roller, and caps attached to the ends of the roller and provided with serewrods for engaging the tubular crank-arms, substantially as set forth.

3. The combination, with an oscillating crankshaft supported. in suitable bearings and provided with tubular interiorly-th readed crank-arms, of a rubbing-roller and end caps attached to said roller and provided with screw-rods that engage the crank-arms, so as to adjust the roller higher or lower on the crank-arms, substantially as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my invention I have signed my name in pres ence of two subscribing witnesses.

ROSA JOEL.

lVitnesses:

PAUL GOEPEL, CARL KARI. 

